R. U. Reddy

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character_name=R.U. Reddy
real_name=Winthrop Roan, Jr.
species=Human Mutant
publisher=Marvel Comics
debut="Captain America" #269 (May 1982)
creators=J. M. DeMatteis
Mike Zeck
alliance_color=background:#c0c0ff
alliances=Thunderiders
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R. U. Reddy (Winthrop Roan Jr.) is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. He is a mutant and a member of the Thunderiders.

Publication history

R. U. Reddy first appeared in "Captain America" #269 (May 1982), and was created by J. M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck.

The character subsequently appears in "Team America" #1-12 (June 1982-May 1983), "The New Mutants" #5-6 (July-August 1983), #8 (October 1983), and "The Thing" #27 (September 1985).

R. U. Reddy appeared as part of the "Thunderiders" entry in the "Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition" #13.

Fictional character biography

Winthrop Roan, Jr. was the singer in a rock band known as Ruff Stuff. With Honcho and Wolf, he formed the professional motorcyclist team called Team America, which was eventually known as the Thunderiders.

After the events of M-Day, it is unknown whether R.U. Reddy still retains his powers.

Powers and abilities

R.U. Reddy is a mutant who shares a mental link with the four other members of the Thunderiders. The five mutants can project their collective physical skills, strength, and knowledge into another person without diminishing their own abilities in any way.